Ministers are split over whether to start easing lockdown restrictions amid concerns of a second wave of new coronavirus cases if freedoms are restored too soon. While Boris Johnson recuperates at his countryside retreat, Chequers, a clear fissure has developed in the Cabinet over the timeframe for easing the measures imposed by the Prime Minister … Read more
Boris Johnson is ‘reluctant to end lockdown over fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections’ – despite lowest daily deaths for two weeks – but Sunak and Gove want to ‘run hot’ and ease restrictions sooner Boris Johnson is reportedly reluctant to ease coronavirus lockdown over fears of a second wave of infections But … Read more
Can you speak fluent Covid? Pandemic triggers new wave of slang including Miley Cyrus for coronavirus and sanny for hand gel Coronavirus pandemic has seen a wave of new slang words across the world New Covid-19 related words include ‘sanny’, ‘the rona’ and ‘covidiot’ ‘Coronaspeak can help the public make sense of the crisis,’ linguist … Read more
Attempts to use taxpayer money to fund a new wave of business challenger banks were dealt another blow a fortnight ago as Nationwide Building Society announced it was scrapping a move into SME lending. Britain’s largest mutual is the latest to hand back money it was given to expand its business proposition after Metro Bank … Read more
Britain’s stock market-listed businesses urged to allow ordinary investors to buy shares in wave of coronavirus cash calls A raft of London-listed firms have launched emergency rights issues But so far, only institutional investors like hedge funds have been taking part Individual investors are being shunned despite their pre-emption rights But app PrimaryBid allows retail … Read more
Italy is preparing to extend its lockdown until early May in order to avoid a second wave of coronavirus cases. Prime minister Giuseppe Conte is expected to extend most of the country’s stringent quarantine measures until May 3, Italian media says. The fact that Italy is likely to stay in lockdown until May suggests that … Read more
Britons stranded abroad will be charged up to £1,000 a head to get seats on new wave of repatriation flights Foreign Office revealed details of repatriation flights for India and South Africa Thousands of Britons are still struggling to get home after travel restrictions British ambassador to the Philippines Daniel Pruce has warned Brits to … Read more
Three professional female surfers have featured in a short film shot on the world’s most powerful artificial wave, as they reveal some of the key aspects of their training schedule that propelled them to the top of the sport. Leah Dawson, Stephanie Gilmore and Coco Ho are the stars of Electric Wave, shot on location … Read more
With the emergency base rate cut, a Budget and markets crashing amidst the escalating coronavirus crisis, many will be worried about how this chaos will hit their finances. In theory, mortgage holders with tracker deals and most of those on standard variable rates and discount rates should see a slight reduction in their monthly bills … Read more
Huge £250million indoor waterpark with slides, swim-up bars and wave pools is coming to Manchester Therme Manchester is set to open in 2023 opposite the city’s Trafford Centre – it will cover 28 acres The park, centred around a wellbeing garden, is being billed as the UK’s first ‘city-based wellbeing resort’ A dedicated adults’ area … Read more